Lyons Maxson - Lonnie Rashid Lynn "Common"

I chose Lonnie Rashid Lynn, best knowned as "Common" to play the role of Lyons Maxson because in Fences, Lyons is an aspiring musician. Being that Common is also a musician, he would fit the role of Lyons, also because of the similarities in age. Physically, Common has facial hair, such as the beard and goatee, which fits the description of Lyons as he enters the scene in Fences. He is also the oldest son of Troy, who grew up without him most of his life. Common can act on the basis of having difficulties to survive with the help of his girlfriend, and always asking to borrow money from his father. He does pay him back, showing a somewhat responsible character.